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Anemia Associated with Cancer

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Many patients with cancer develop anemia. Under conditions of anemia, the body does not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin definition to carry the proper amount of oxygen from the lungs to body tissues. Oxygen is essential for energy production by the organism that causes muscles and organs functioning properly. As a result of anemia, you may feel tired or weak.

The person with anemia may feel a great tiredness and exhaustion. This is a major problem for patients with cancer and that fatigue caused by anemia does not disappear, which may make them feel very ‘discouraged’ and less able to perform their daily activities. Doctors use the name of fatigue to refer to this condition. For more information click on fatigue.

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Types of Primary Liver Cancer in Adults

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

liver cancerThis section covers only primary liver cancer in adults. The subtypes of primary liver cancer in adults are known as the cell type from which they operate, and are detailed below:

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma may follow different growth patterns. Some develop growths in the form of tentacles by the liver. This pattern is most common in the United States. Others begin as a single tumor that spreads to other areas of the body at a late stage of the disease. However, other develop as nodules in different places of the liver. Sometimes the pattern is not clear.

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Liver Cancers

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

liverLiver Cancer
Cancer occurs when normal cells change and begin to proliferate uncontrollably and form a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous, meaning it can spread to other parts of the body).

Primary liver cancer is cancer that originates in the liver. More commonly, the liver is the site of metastasis (spread) of cancer that started somewhere else, like pancreatic cancer, colon, stomach, breast or lung. However, these are not primary liver cancer. For more information about cancer that originated elsewhere in the body and spread to the liver, read about that specific cancer. (more…)

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Lapacho Tea for Cancer

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

The Guarani Lapacho tea used to treat wounds, inflammation and even cancer

The Indian tradition inspires new drugs in the fight against cancer from the use of Lapacho tea, among other plants.

tea for prevent cancerThe scientific community takes into account the Indian custom of calling at certain natural preparations to treat various ailments. Thus, there have been numerous experiments to discover specifically which of all chemicals are benign, to extract, concentrate and purify. In this way, scientists are investigating the medicinal properties of lapacho, intended to alleviate certain diseases.

In a study reported in 1993, Claudia Cristina Perez Anesini and discovered that the bark of Lapacho extracts produced some of the most active. In 1999, Klaus Müller, Andreas Wolfgang Wiegrebe Sellman and found that their potent activity against the growth of human skin cells called keratinocytes, some components derived from lapacho promised to be effective against psoriasis, a disease that affects the skin and joints. In 2000 it was discovered that certain compounds showed anti-inflammatory properties. In 2003, the results suggested it might be effective for the development of new treatment strategies against infections that do not respond to conventional antibiotics.

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Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

cervical cancer Cervical cancer is a disease that develops from the alteration of the cells of this organ. Usually, this type of cancer is caused by some of the human papillomavirus, sexually transmitted diseases.

This type of cancer is effectively prevented by Pap smear or Pap test should be performed periodically. It is vital to the prolix in medical examination because the disease develops slowly and often has no symptoms.

Anyway, women can, in some cases, receive some changes as the presence of vaginal discharge in a continuous, abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse or menopause, and times more abundant than usual.

In a more advanced cervical cancer may feel loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back and legs, swelling in one leg, leakage of urine or feces from the vagina and bone fractures .

There are certain groups at risk for the formation of cervical cancer, and are women who began their early sex life, women with multiple sexual partners or whose partners have multiple sex partners and those who practice unprotected sex.

They also have to take special care in the daughters of women during shipping have taken DES (diethylstilbestrol), a substance used in the sixties to prevent spontaneous abortions, and women with weak immune systems.

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Protein Anti-cancer II

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

protein anticancer According to investigators, that p53 participate in this process was a possibility. When scientists examined the gene for POMC that promotes production of the protein, they discovered that corresponded to p53, suggesting that when p53 fit into this location was accelerating the production of POMC. Furthermore, when the researchers exposed human and animal keratinocytes to ultraviolet radiation, after six hours, the levels of both POMC and p53 were much higher than normal and alpha-MSH were higher by 30 times than usual.

Subsequent studies provided further data on the involvement of p53 in the darkening of the skin. When the researchers included p53 in keratinocytes, POMC levels rose prominently. In addition, when using ultraviolet radiation in keratinocytes lacked p53, POMC production was not produced and the skin do not tan. (more…)

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Protein Anti-cancer

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The best known anti-cancer protein also promotes tanning

The protein not only protects against skin damage by activating the dimming, but also produces endorphins that may be associated with feelings of pleasure in sunbathing.

protein anticancerA protein known for its anticancer function, the protein p53, also promotes skin tanning in response to ultraviolet light received from the sun, a mechanism that appears to inhibit the development of melanoma, the type most common skin cancer, according to a Cancer Institute study of the Dana-Farber in Boston (USA). The research findings, published in the journal Cell.

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Skin Cancer III

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Too much sun is harmful

sunburns Did you know that a few serious sunburns can increase the risk of your child from getting skin cancer in adulthood? Children do not need to be in the pool on the beach or on vacation to get too much sun. The skin of children must be protected from harmful ultraviolet (UV) when children are outdoors.

“Coloradito? In just 15 minutes, unprotected skin can suffer damage from UV rays. However, it may take up to twelve hours to fully notice the effects of sun exposure. So if today your child’s skin is noticed “something red”, tomorrow morning could be burned. To prevent your child is still burning, resguárdelo the sun.

“Tanning? The truth is that tanned skin is damaged skin. Any change in the color of the skin after being outdoors, whether sunburn or suntan is a sign of damage caused by UV rays.

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Skin Care II

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Data on sunscreens

Sunscreens are easy to use but do not fully protect your child’s skin. Try to combine the use of sunscreen with some of the other options above to avoid any damage caused by UV rays.

sunscreenSunscreen comes in several forms: creams, sprays, towels impregnated or gel. Be sure to choose one made especially for children that contains:

* A sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more.
* Protection from UVA and UVB rays.

To enjoy maximum protection, give the child plenty of sunscreen thirty minutes before going outdoors. And do not forget to apply the filter in the ears, nose, lips and on top of the feet, as they often tend to forget these areas.

Do not forget your sunscreen to reapply during the day, particularly after the child swim or exercise. This includes products “waterproof” and “waterproof.”

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Skin Cancer

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Watch the sun: a guide for parents
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Hello parents! The protection against the sun not only comes in a package. There are many ways to protect your children’s skin all year round. Here are five options that can be implemented.

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1. To hide from the sun! Ultraviolet radiation is more intense and damaging about noon, so during those hours is best to plan activities that are not outdoors. If that is not possible, we must take shelter under the shade of a tree, umbrella or a tent. Follow these precautions to prevent sunburn and not only after they have already occurred

2. Cover. Garments that cover your child’s skin helps protect against harmful ultraviolet rays. It is better to use a long-sleeved shirt and pants of thick material, this is not always the most practical option. A t-shirt, bermuda shorts or output type of beach are also suitable, but it is prudent to strengthen the protection by applying sunscreen or keeping the child in the shade whenever possible.

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